Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
texana
ID:
25132

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) Greene ex Small

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 1315 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024461



Common Names

  • Lygodesmia
  • Texas Skeletonplant
  • Lygodesmia Texana


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Description

Lygodesmia texana (also called Texas lygodesmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lygodesmia texana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for bees and other insects, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lygodesmia texana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lygodesmia texana is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by division of the root clump or by cuttings.

Where to Find Lygodesmia texana

Lygodesmia texana can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Lygodesmia texana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lygodesmia texana?

Lygodesmia texana

What is the natural habitat of Lygodesmia texana?

It is native to the southwestern United States, including Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

What are the medicinal uses of Lygodesmia texana?

It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, stomach aches, and skin irritations.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123637: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.